Guidebook for Nashville
Food Scene
Ugly Mugs is my favorite coffee shop because of the owners & staff. It's an inviting space where I know I'll see friends, but I can get work done there as well. All over a great cup of coffee.
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Ugly Mugs Coffee & Tea
1886 Eastland AveUgly Mugs is my favorite coffee shop because of the owners & staff. It's an inviting space where I know I'll see friends, but I can get work done there as well. All over a great cup of coffee.
The food is superb, the atmosphere cozy and a little chic, and the staff is super nice.
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Silly Goose
1888 Eastland AvenueThe food is superb, the atmosphere cozy and a little chic, and the staff is super nice.
Have you ever tasted Jeni's? The flavors are to die for, and they are made with as many local and organic ingredients as possible. YUM.
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1892 Eastland AveHave you ever tasted Jeni's? The flavors are to die for, and they are made with as many local and organic ingredients as possible. YUM.
You will hear great live music for free. And the Shepherd's pie is delish. Tuesday night is $10 Pint & Pie night. This place has a local vibe, but draws some of the finest musicians and hippest folks
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The Family Wash/Garage Coffee
626 Main StreetYou will hear great live music for free. And the Shepherd's pie is delish. Tuesday night is $10 Pint & Pie night. This place has a local vibe, but draws some of the finest musicians and hippest folks
Margot is one of the finest restaurants in Nashville. The menu is incomparable. The atmosphere is intimate. A bit more upscale and higher prices....worth the investment.
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Margot Café & Bar
1017 Woodland StMargot is one of the finest restaurants in Nashville. The menu is incomparable. The atmosphere is intimate. A bit more upscale and higher prices....worth the investment.
I'm not a huge Mexican food junkie, but their queso is addicting. Watch out. Just one block away.
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Rosepepper Cantina
1907 Eastland AveI'm not a huge Mexican food junkie, but their queso is addicting. Watch out. Just one block away.
good coffee, interesting people. The owners have done so much for Nashville and for the East Nashville community. Great paletas too!!!
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Bongo East
107 S 11th Stgood coffee, interesting people. The owners have done so much for Nashville and for the East Nashville community. Great paletas too!!!
Lovely place, great food, and in the summer, the back deck and swings are nice for a romantic evening.
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Rumours East
1112 Woodland StreetLovely place, great food, and in the summer, the back deck and swings are nice for a romantic evening.
For starters, it's in the back yard. Yep. Happy Hour specials and good food for carry out or dining in.
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Eastland Cafe
97 Chapel AveFor starters, it's in the back yard. Yep. Happy Hour specials and good food for carry out or dining in.
The Basement
1604 8th Ave SBest coffee. Good place to get work done.
Great for breakfast, brunch, lunch, early dinner. Excellent food. Owned by Margot's owner.
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Marché Artisan Foods
1000 Main StGreat for breakfast, brunch, lunch, early dinner. Excellent food. Owned by Margot's owner.
Not far up the road is a great little neighborhood pub. Pretzels with beer cheese....dangerously good stuff.
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Village Pub and Beer Garden
1308 McGavock PkNot far up the road is a great little neighborhood pub. Pretzels with beer cheese....dangerously good stuff.
Best summer (fresh) rolls I've ever eaten from a Thai restaurant.
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Thai Phooket
207 Woodland StBest summer (fresh) rolls I've ever eaten from a Thai restaurant.
Everything Else
It's fabulous and so are Meg and Bret. They have done so much for East Nashville. Go see their amazing collection and the great little shops they grew next door.
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Art & Invention
1106 Woodland StIt's fabulous and so are Meg and Bret. They have done so much for East Nashville. Go see their amazing collection and the great little shops they grew next door.
For the breakfast sandwich alone, I recommend this quaint little bakery. It's three blocks away, and their treats are worth the walk.
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Sweet 16th
311 N 16th StFor the breakfast sandwich alone, I recommend this quaint little bakery. It's three blocks away, and their treats are worth the walk.
I've never been a regular at any bar in my life, but if I were, it would be at the Five Spot. Monday Night Dance Party is a blast - Swing at 8:30 and all the rest at 10:30. $2 Tuesdays. Down to earth.
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The 5 Spot
1006 Forrest AveI've never been a regular at any bar in my life, but if I were, it would be at the Five Spot. Monday Night Dance Party is a blast - Swing at 8:30 and all the rest at 10:30. $2 Tuesdays. Down to earth.
Great gift ideas. Yummy hand-made and organic products, this store has GREAT energy and great owners.
The Green Wagon
1100 Forest AvenueGreat gift ideas. Yummy hand-made and organic products, this store has GREAT energy and great owners.
Best music in Nashville. Fantastic for bluegrass. Nonsmoking. Pizza and beer.
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The Station Inn
402 12th Ave SBest music in Nashville. Fantastic for bluegrass. Nonsmoking. Pizza and beer.
Miles of Greenway to walk, all the way to Opryland! It's a mostly flat greenway, but great for bikers, skating, walking, and just being in a natural preserve. Along the River. Nature Center.
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Park Maintenance District - Centennial Park
511 Oman StMiles of Greenway to walk, all the way to Opryland! It's a mostly flat greenway, but great for bikers, skating, walking, and just being in a natural preserve. Along the River. Nature Center.
Saturday morning, 8:30 a.m. yoga class with Chris. Don't miss it. Great pool for lap swimming as well, and HUGE weight room.
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Downtown YMCA
1000 Church StSaturday morning, 8:30 a.m. yoga class with Chris. Don't miss it. Great pool for lap swimming as well, and HUGE weight room.
Thursday morning aqua aerobics at 8:30 with yours truly! Great zumba classes, too.
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Margaret Maddox Family YMCA
2624 Gallatin PikeThursday morning aqua aerobics at 8:30 with yours truly! Great zumba classes, too.
Watanabe
Best Sushi in East Nashville.
Shopping
Eastside Cycles
103 S 11th StMy awesome neighbors, Francie and Scott, run the place.
Great people at this eclectic music shop, with some vintage clothes and fun stuff.
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Fanny's House of Music
1101 Holly StGreat people at this eclectic music shop, with some vintage clothes and fun stuff.